Edward Argar - Contributions

Edward Argar

Conservative
Commons, Charnwood (2015 - present)

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Engagements

Commons Chamber on 13 September 201713/09/2017

Q4. Britain’s countryside—and, I would argue, Charnwood’s countryside —is the most spectacular in the world, because it is cared for by our farmers. Given that today is the National Farmers Union’s Back British Farming Day, will my right hon. Friend joi...

Political Situation

Commons Chamber on 13 September 201713/09/2017

I thank the Secretary of State for that answer, as I thank him, as I hope would all Members, for his clear determination, commitment and hard work in the cause of seeking a return to the power-sharing devolved Administration we all wish to see. With that...

Political Situation

Commons Chamber on 13 September 201713/09/2017

1. What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Northern Ireland.

Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill

Commons Chamber on 5 September 201705/09/2017

In that context, could the Minister clarify something for me? The Bill says the relief will apply to hereditaments used “wholly or mainly” for the purpose of telecommunications. Is a standardised definition of “mainly” extant in legislation, or could he...

Courts: Victims and Witnesses

Commons Chamber on 5 September 201705/09/2017

I welcome that answer. Despite the progress that has been made, attending court as a witness, and particularly as a victim, can still be very stressful. Will my hon. Friend enlarge on what steps the Government are taking to ensure that victims and witnes...

Courts: Victims and Witnesses

Commons Chamber on 5 September 201705/09/2017

11. What steps the Government are taking to improve the court experience for victims and witnesses.

Counter-Daesh Update

Commons Chamber on 13 July 201713/07/2017

I join the Secretary of State in paying tribute to the role that our armed forces have played and the progress that has been made. Will he reassure me that he is working closely with the Minister for the Middle East, my right hon. Friend the Member for N...

Gender Pay Gap

Commons Chamber on 6 July 201706/07/2017

I welcome the progress that has been made, particularly under this Secretary of State. Does she agree that central to further progress on this issue is a genuine and continued partnership between business and Government?

Gender Pay Gap

Commons Chamber on 6 July 201706/07/2017

6. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the gender pay gap.

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 4 July 201704/07/2017

T4. Leicester and Leicestershire MPs, irrespective of party and led by the hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall), are united with local people, patients and medical professionals in opposition to NHS England’s badly thought out and, frankly, wron...

East Midlands Rail Franchise

Commons Chamber on 30 March 201730/03/2017

I welcome that answer. In the context of my hon. Friend’s work on the franchise, can he reassure me and my constituents that when the new franchise is awarded we will see new, modern rolling stock capable of operating on diesel and electric lines on that...

East Midlands Rail Franchise

Commons Chamber on 30 March 201730/03/2017

13. What progress is being made on awarding the east midlands rail franchise.

Magnox: Early Contract Terminations

Commons Chamber on 27 March 201727/03/2017

I welcome the characteristic candour and openness with which the Secretary of State has approached the issue. Will he reassure me and the House that the scope of the inquiry will look not only at the NDA, but—as I think he just alluded to—at the role, if...

Political Developments

Commons Chamber on 15 March 201715/03/2017

I welcome that answer from my right hon. Friend, just as I welcome the economic success story that is the Northern Irish economy over the past few years. Does he agree that a key part of that success has been effective, stable power-sharing government, wh...

Political Developments

Commons Chamber on 15 March 201715/03/2017

4. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 9 March 201709/03/2017

T8. Businesses and individuals in my constituency are eager to see the greatest degree of certainty possible about the Brexit process. Does my right hon. Friend share my concern that amendment 3 to the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill pa...

Welsh Affairs

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

My hon. Friend rightly focuses on transport infrastructure, but another key part of the infrastructure that Wales needs is energy infrastructure. He has been a great champion of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, as have I. Does he agree that it is vital that...

Business of the House

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

May I associate myself with the tributes paid by right hon. and hon. Members to the late Father of this House? It speaks volumes about the depth of knowledge and wisdom in this House that the late Sir Gerald was a Member of this House and of the Governmen...

Topical Questions

Commons Chamber on 2 March 201702/03/2017

T6. I have been contacted by a number of my constituents who are concerned about the welfare of puppies, particularly in the context of puppy farming and puppies being bred for sale. Will my hon. Friend the Minister set out what action he is taking to t...

Taxation Powers

Commons Chamber on 1 March 201701/03/2017

Does my hon. Friend agree that these taxation powers, coupled with other powers that have been devolved to Holyrood, make it one of the most powerful devolved Parliaments in the world? Does she also agree that, quite rightly, they make the Scottish Govern...

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